I love Salicylic acid!! Acne beware!!

So if you haven't read my post on Glycolic acid....read...Here.

Now let's talk about salicylic acid...

I use salicylic acid on a daily basis...it helps to keep my breakouts at bay and it keep my pores clear. 

What is salicylic acid?

It is derived from the willow tree. 

It has aspirin type properties...which can help calm the skin. 

Native Americans used salycilic acid from tree bark to treat fevers. 

It is a beta hydroxy acid...and like Glycolic acid can be found naturally in unripe blackberries, blueberries, grapes, tomatoes, olives...

Salycilic acid according to my favorite Wikipedia ..."causing the cells of the epidermis to shed more readily, opening clogged pores and neutralizing bacteria within, preventing pores from clogging up again by constricting pore diameter, and allowing room for new cell growth." 

Basically "Saly" as I like to call it..helps your dead cells to shed more quickly...keeping your pores nice and clear. And because of the aspirin properties it's an anti inflammatory. 

It works great on mild to moderate acne....whiteheads...milia (closed comedones) and it is the absolute best hydroxy acid for those stubborn blackheads! 

So if you struggle with acne. Blackheads. Milia. Whiteheads. 

Give saly a try!

I use 

Obagi CLENZIderm ...I apply it after I have cleansed my skin in the am using a cotton ball. 
Image Salicylic toner Is also a great option! Use it the same way as above.

Glytone Acne Cleansing Toner...use this one if you have very oily skin and very stubborn acne. 

If you are super oily or have moderate acne add a cleanser to your regimen. 

Like this one Clenziderm Cleanser . Remember to use only CLEAN hands when you cleanee your skin! No washcloths...no buff puffs...nothing rough! With acne you have to be super gentle. 

If you knew someone struggling with acne please send this to them. 

I can help them! 

Acne tried to ruin my life and I don't want it to hurt anyone else!